Ever Had The Police Come To Investigate?

[GotKids]

Ok talked to my agent and she said I have done everything right including saving the text that mom sent me saying she thought it happened after she left. She suggested documenting every time they have a bruise along with moms story and anytime they get any kind of bump here as well.

The officer was too busy to visit with me after met with mom so he just did a phone interview asking how long the child has been in my care, if he often comes with marks or odd injuries and if I had any reason to suspect things at home were less than perfect. I told him I felt mom was on top of everything at home and explained that this little one is extra exuberant and still in his clumsy stage. He thanked me for my time verified my address and birth date and ended the call.

Thanks for all the advice. I sure wish NE had daycare insurance. None of the carries seem to cover this area and a home endorsement only covers 1/2 the amount of children that a small license allows. I feel so unprotected.

[gbcc]

No one else has mentioned it, but the first thing that came to mind was that the parents lied and said it happened at daycare during their visit to the hospital!? Would they do that to you??

Very worrisome...call whoever you need to and make sure you get all the details from the officer(s) who come out, but know your rights before they come. I'd be open with them, I understand anything can be used in future, but you are not at fault here, so I wouldn't worry about that, and not talking would make you look a little off KWIM?!

Good luck and let us know how it goes....

This was my first thought as well I have never heard of police investigating a situation. Here in my state CPS would contact your daycare agency and work together to get answers. If police are involved, that states criminal charges. I would even consider having a lawyer present in case things are being blamed on you. Good luck, I hope it works out.

[magsgma]

Ok talked to my agent and she said I have done everything right including saving the text that mom sent me saying she thought it happened after she left. She suggested documenting every time they have a bruise along with moms story and anytime they get any kind of bump here as well.

The officer was too busy to visit with me after met with mom so he just did a phone interview asking how long the child has been in my care, if he often comes with marks or odd injuries and if I had any reason to suspect things at home were less than perfect. I told him I felt mom was on top of everything at home and explained that this little one is extra exuberant and still in his clumsy stage. He thanked me for my time verified my address and birth date and ended the call.

Thanks for all the advice. I sure wish NE had daycare insurance. None of the carries seem to cover this area and a home endorsement only covers 1/2 the amount of children that a small license allows. I feel so unprotected.

He was too "busy" to speak with you about a serious injury to a child?
How do you know it was an official Police officer - did the number come up on caller ID?
I really understand your relief in not having a face to face interview with him, but I do not understand how a law enforcement officer could make a request for an interview and then drop it? Did he tape your conversation?
Usually if there are a certain number of ER visits within a small time frame the Hospital is required to report it. Perhaps this was just a case of the Hospital not following correct procedure.
I had a very "active" 2 year old for just a few months that had to have stitches right above his eye, Then a dislocated shoulder as well as other bumps and bruises I documented everything (this happened at home by the way -- usually the same - jumping on the bed)
I had an 18 month old come back to me after I was on vacation with a broken leg. I was never called or interviewed by anyone in either case...
I was surprised - I totally expected it.
I am happy for you that you didn't have to go through the red tape, I am just curious as to the "Officer's" handling of this situation, maybe he just felt that he "jumped the gun"? How is the little one handling his injury?

[GotKids]

He was too "busy" to speak with you about a serious injury to a child?
He did meet with mom in person, all I can think of is that between our 2 conversations over the phone and their meeting he wasn't concerned but just going through the motions.

How do you know it was an official Police officer - did the number come up on caller ID? Yes the police dept does show up on caller id

I really understand your relief in not having a face to face interview with him, but I do not understand how a law enforcement officer could make a request for an interview and then drop it? I reallydoes get the feeling it was a going through the motions kind of thing. Out here police do the foot work before CPS does. Yet my state according to our training is 3rd for out of home placement for children.

Did he tape your conversation? If he did he didn't tell me. It wouldn't have bothered me either way.
Usually if there are a certain number of ER visits within a small time frame the Hospital is required to report it.

Perhaps this was just a case of the Hospital not following correct procedure. Could be I think it is pretty sad if they were concerned enough to make a report to wait so dang long to make any contact me or the parent. It happened on the 7th.

I had a very "active" 2 year old for just a few months that had to have stitches right above his eye, Then a dislocated shoulder as well as other bumps and bruises I documented everything (this happened at home by the way -- usually the same - jumping on the bed)

I had an 18 month old come back to me after I was on vacation with a broken leg. I was never called or interviewed by anyone in either case...
I was surprised - I totally expected it.

I am happy for you that you didn't have to go through the red tape, I am just curious as to the "Officer's" handling of this situation, maybe he just felt that he "jumped the gun"? How is the little one handling his injury?

The hardest part for the little guy is it limits him from water play in the afternoon. Other than that it hasn't slowed him down a lick.

[magsgma]

The hardest part for the little guy is it limits him from water play in the afternoon. Other than that it hasn't slowed him down a lick.

LOL! Yes I know what you mean I had an 18 mos old with a leg cast and boy could he go!

Thanks for the clarification I was worried that it was just someone (neighbor or disgrunteled family member/friend) that was trying to make an issue. Like you said the time delay is a wonder........